Analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects of the methanol root extracts of some selected Nigerian medicinal plants.

abstract：CONTEXT:Salsola imbricata Forssk. (Chenopodiaceae) has folkloric repute for the treatment of various gastrointestinal and respiratory ailments. OBJECTIVE:The present study investigates spasmolytic and bronchorelaxant effects of S. imbricata. MATERIALS AND METHODS:The crude aqueous-ethanol extract of the aerial parts ...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Aslam N,Janbaz KH

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:Aquatic organisms (especially fish) require potent defense mechanisms to protect themselves against pathogen invasion and disease formation. The use of immunostimulants in fish culture can prevent the diseases through augmentation of both specific and non-specific immunity. OBJECTIVE:A study was conducted to i...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Pratheepa V,Ramesh S,Sukumaran N

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Context Phyllanthus emblica L. (Euphorbiaceae) (amla), Manilkara zapota L.P. Royen (Sapotaceae) (sapota) and silymarin are reported to contain antioxidant effects. However, information on other biological activities relating to the anti-aging properties is limited. Objective To compare in vitro antioxidants, anti-coll...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Pientaweeratch S,Panapisal V,Tansirikongkol A

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Physalis alkekengi L. (Solanaceae) is a popular plant in traditional European and Chinese folk medicine, and it has been reported to have many ethnopharmacological properties including antifungal, anti-cough, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and febricide activities. Some active components from Physalis species have been...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Helvaci S,Kökdil G,Kawai M,Duran N,Duran G,Güvenç A

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:Phytochemical and pharmacological data on Ducrosia anethifolia (DC.) Boiss. (Apiaceae), an Iranian medicinal plant, are scarce; however, furocoumarins are characteristic compounds of D. anethifolia. OBJECTIVE:Our experiments identify the secondary metabolites of D. anethifolia and assess their antitumor and an...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Mottaghipisheh J,Nové M,Spengler G,Kúsz N,Hohmann J,Csupor D

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:Oysters [Crassostrea plicatula Gmelin (Ostreidae)] are widely used for food in coastal areas. It is reported to have several qualities such as improving sexual and immune function. They has been approved by Chinese Ministry of Health as a functional food. OBJECTIVE:The effects of five types of oyster component...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Hao G,Zhang C,Cao W,Hao J

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:Indian mustard [Brassica juncea (L.) Czern. & Coss. (Brassicaceae)] is reported to possess diverse pharmacological properties. However, limited information is available concerning its hepatoprotective activity and mechanism of action. OBJECTIVE:To study the protective mechanism of mustard seed extract against ...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Parikh H,Pandita N,Khanna A

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:The application of bleomycin is limited due to its side effects including lung toxicity. Silymarin is a flavonoid complex isolated from milk thistle [Silybum marianum L. (Asteraceae)] which has been identified as an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compound. OBJECTIVE:This study evaluates the effect of silyma...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Razavi-Azarkhiavi K,Ali-Omrani M,Solgi R,Bagheri P,Haji-Noormohammadi M,Amani N,Sepand MR

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:Despite phytochemical studies of Agrimonia pilosa Ledeb. (Rosaceae), the antidiabetic effects of this plant are unknown. OBJECTIVE:This study characterizes the isolated compounds from the aerial parts of A. pilosa and evaluates their PTP1B and α-glucosidase inhibitory properties. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Ethanol...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Na B,Nguyen PH,Zhao BT,Vo QH,Min BS,Woo MH

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Essential oil compositions and antioxidant potentials of fourteen ethanol (75%) root extracts prepared from twelve taxa of the genus Paeonia (Paeoniaceae), including P. arietina Anders., P. daurica Andrews, P. xkayae N. Ozhatay, P. kesrouanensis Thiéb., P. mascula (L.) Miller subsp. arasicola G. Kaynak, ö. Yilmaz & R....

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Orhan I,Demirci B,Omar I,Siddiqui H,Kaya E,Choudhary MI,Ecevit-Genç G,Ozhatay N,Sener B,Başer KH

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:Scrophularia genus (Scrophulariaceae) includes about 350 species commonly known as figwort. Many species of this genus grow wild in nature and have not been cultivated yet. However, some species are in danger of extinction. OBJECTIVE:This paper reviews the chemical compounds, biological activities and the ethn...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Pasdaran A,Hamedi A

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:Solenostemon monostachyus P. Beauv (Lamiaceae) is an important herb used traditionally in the treatment of malaria, fever, and other diseases. OBJECTIVES:Antiplasmodial and antipyretic activities of S. monostachyus aerial extract were evaluated to ascertain the folkloric claim of its antimalarial and antipyret...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Okokon J,Davis KA,Azare BA

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:The Boraginaceae family comprises plants that have important therapeutic and cosmetic applications. Their pharmacological effect is related to the presence of naphthaquinones, flavonoids, terpenoids, phenols, or purine derivative - allantoin. OBJECTIVE:In the present study, comparison of some secondary metabol...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Dresler S,Szymczak G,Wójcik M

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:Polyphenols are naturally occurring compounds found in fruits, vegetables, cereals, and beverages. Polyphenols occupy a unique place in biological science for their pharmacological properties. Gossypol is a polyphenolic compound that has attracted attention because of its biological effects. OBJECTIVE:Gossypol...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Keshmiri-Neghab H,Goliaei B

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The in vitro. antifungal activity of the aqueous, ethanol, chloroform, petroleum ether, and residue extracts from 10 indigenous Bahraini plants used in folk medicine for the treatment of various diseases is reported. Extract efficacy was evaluated using the agar well diffusion assay against four filamentous fungi and ...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Mandeel Q,Taha A

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:Stachys guyoniana Noë ex. Batt. and Mentha aquatica L. are two Algerian Lamiaceae used in folk medicine. OBJECTIVE:To investigate their antioxidant, anticholinesterase and antibacterial activities. MATERIAL AND METHODS:n-Butanol (BESG), ethyl acetate (EESG) and chloroform (CESG) extracts of S. guyoniana and m...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Ferhat M,Erol E,Beladjila KA,Çetintaş Y,Duru ME,Öztürk M,Kabouche A,Kabouche Z

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Breast cancer (BCa) is the most commonly occurring cancer in women, comprising almost one third of all malignancies. Previously we reported that the n-hexane fraction (hSL) of the Siddha herbal medicine, Semecarpus Lehyam, relatively sensitized estrogen receptor-negative (ER(-)) BCa when compared to estrogen receptor-...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Zhao W,Zhu L,Srinivasan S,Damodaran C,Rohr J

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:Propranolol, atenolol, and ICI118,551 are non-selective β-adrenergic receptor (AR), β1-AR, and β2-AR antagonists, respectively. OBJECTIVE:We investigated the efficacy of propranolol, atenolol, and ICI118,551 on proliferation, migration, and invasion of non-stimulated breast (MCF7), colon (HT-29), and hepatocel...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Işeri OD,Sahin FI,Terzi YK,Yurtcu E,Erdem SR,Sarialioglu F

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:The medicinal plants used in the traditional medicine of Rivers State of Nigeria were surveyed. OBJECTIVE:The survey aims to identify and document the plants used amongst the indigenes of Rivers State. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Semi-structured interviews were conducted during a field trip to gather information fr...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Ajibesin KK,Bala DN,Umoh UF

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:Seaweeds of the genera Turbinaria and Padina have long been used as food and in traditional medicine for treating several diseases. OBJECTIVE:The current study determines the protective efficacy of the brown seaweeds Turbinaria ornata (Turner) J. Agardh (Sargassaceae) and Padina pavonia (Linnaeus) J.V. Lamouro...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Abdella EM,Mahmoud AM,El-Derby AM

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:Bombacaceae is a small family of the order Malvales and contains about 28 genera and 200 species. Members of this family are not only showy ornamentals but they possess significant economical and commercial reputation as well. In addition, various plant parts of several species are widely used as foods and trad...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Refaat J,Desoky SY,Ramadan MA,Kamel MS

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:Investigating potential central nervous system (CNS) activities of Crataegus monogyna Jacq. (Rosaceae), hawthorn, fruit extracts. OBJECTIVE:Evaluating CNS effects and analgesic activities of hawthorn fruit extracts based on the traditional uses of the plant for neurosedative and pain killer actions. MATERIALS...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Can OD,Ozkay UD,Oztürk N,Oztürk Y

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:Citronellal is a monoterpene present in the oil of many species, including Cymbopogon winterianus Jowitt (Poaceae). OBJECTIVE:The present study investigated the effect of citronellal on inflammatory nociception induced by different stimuli and examined the involvement of the NO-cGMP-ATP-sensitive K⁺ channel pa...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： de Santana MT,de Oliveira MG,Santana MF,De Sousa DP,Santana DG,Camargo EA,de Oliveira AP,Almeida JR,Quintans-Júnior LJ Jr

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:Cranberry has numerous biological activities, including antioxidation, anticancer, cardioprotection, as well as treatment of urinary tract infection (UTI), attributed to abundant phenolic contents. OBJECTIVE:The current study focused on the effect of cranberry juice (CJ) on blue light exposed human retinal pig...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Chang CH,Chiu HF,Han YC,Chen IH,Shen YC,Venkatakrishnan K,Wang CK

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:Cancer dramatically impacts human life expectancy and quality of life. Natural substances from vegetables, herbs and spices could be beneficial in the prevention or treatment of a variety of cancers. Crocus sativus (Iridaceae), which has been used as a folk medicine for treating diseases for ages, showed obviou...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Zhang Z,Wang CZ,Wen XD,Shoyama Y,Yuan CS

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Context Phillyrea latifolia L. (Oleaceae), commonly found in the Mediterranean region in Turkey, is used as medicinal teas for weight loss and hyperglycaemia in folk medicine. Objective The study investigated the possible effects of P. latifolia leaves aqueous extract's on weight loss and biochemical-histological chan...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Yazici-Tutunis S,Gurel-Gurevin E,Ustunova S,Demirci-Tansel C,Mericli F

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by the abnormal accumulation of β-amyloid (Aβ). Multiple Aβ-aggregated species have been identified, and neurotoxicity appears to be correlated with the amount of non-fibrillar oligomers. Potent inhibitors of Aβ oligomer formation or Aβ-indu...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Song Y,Kim HD,Lee MK,Kim MK,Kang SN,Ko YG,Won CK,Kim GS,Lee SS,Bai HW,Chung BY,Cho JH

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:Viola tianshanica Maxim. (Violaceae) is a perennial herb distributed in Central Asia, especially in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region (XUAR) of China. Preliminary study showed that the ethanol extract of the herb exhibited the anti-complement activity against the classical pathway, but the active components ...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Qin Y,Wen Q,Cao J,Yin C,Chen D,Cheng Z

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:MOTILIPERM was prepared as a mixture of extracts of three medicinal herbs [roots of Morinda officinalis How (Rubiaceae), outer scales of Allium cepa L. (Liliaceae) and seeds of Cuscuta chinensis Lamark (Convolvulaceae)]. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the role of reactive oxygen species (ROS)-based endoplasmic retic...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Soni KK,Zhang LT,Choi BR,Karna KK,You JH,Shin YS,Lee SW,Kim CY,Zhao C,Chae HJ,Kim HK,Park JK

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:A previous study demonstrated that the chloroform extract of Salvia connivens Epling (Lamiaceae) has anti-inflammatory activity. OBJECTIVE:Identification of the active components in the dicholorometane extract (DESC), and, standardization of the extract based in ursolic acid. MATERIAL AND METHODS:DESC was pre...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： González-Chávez MM,Ramos-Velázquez CS,Serrano-Vega R,Pérez-González C,Sánchez-Mendoza E,Pérez-Gutiérrez S

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00